Turkey concludes Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026 defense exhibition

Turkey hosted its maritime defense showcase, Teknofest Blue Homeland 2026, from August 20 to 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the T3 Foundation, the four-day event highlighted indigenous naval hardware, autonomous systems, and missile technologies.

Defense contractor FNSS introduced the İ-ZAHA, a modular unmanned amphibious vehicle designed to assist crewed vessels during dangerous assault operations. The Turkish Navy presented several platforms, including the TCG İmbat, a Kılıç-II class fast attack craft capable of reaching speeds of 40 knots while maintaining a reduced radar cross-section. The exposition also featured technical competitions for unmanned surface and underwater systems to foster domestic engineering innovation.

Sources: Defence Turk, Anadolu Agency, TRT Haber, Daily Sabah.